Trail Running calendar near Ilam 2024-2025

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. The event features a challenging 5-mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 runners. Participants must be 16 years or older, a..

The Brockholes Bimble is a running event set in the picturesque Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, taking place on May 9, 2025. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with varying lap requirements. The course meanders through beautifu..

The Spire Ultra, now in its 9th year, is a premier trail running event that serves as a qualifying race for the Run Further Ultra Championships. Covering a diverse 33-mile route, it primarily follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing the stunning countryside around Chesterfield, including high..

The Cottam Canter is an exciting running event taking place at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with the course featuring scenic routes along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. ..

The "24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra" is an endurance running event taking place on May 10-11, 2025, starting from Prestatyn, North Wales. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can compete solo or in ..

The Avenham Amble is a running event taking place in the picturesque parklands of central Preston, featuring multiple race distances including a 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course begins in Avenham Park, traversing through Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, wit..

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 35-mile circular race set in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. The event features a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads, offering participants a unique experience through the picturesque countryside, including ..

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route from the Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury. Runners will traverse diverse landscapes, including the river Severn, Montgomery Canal Walk, and Offa’s Dyke Path, with four checkpo..

Steel City 60 is a challenging 60-mile ultra-distance trail race that takes place around the boundary of Sheffield, encompassing scenic routes through South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and the Peak District. Participants can choose to walk or run solo, or form relay teams to tackle the course. The event ..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event organized by Race Harborough, set in the scenic grounds of Marston Lodge near Market Harborough. Scheduled for May 2025, the festival features three distinct challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), Headlight Hop (10k), and Thum..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 60-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route along the River Severn, starting from Shrewsbury and concluding in Worcester. Runners will experience a flat course with picturesque views, crossing notable landmarks such as Ir..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2025 is an exciting endurance running event taking place at Hunters Greave, Leeds. Participants will tackle a 4.167-mile loop, starting on the hour every hour, with the goal of being the last person standing to avoid a DNF (Did Not Finish). The event offers camping ..

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an exciting running event set in the picturesque market town of Skipton, featuring multiple distances: 13, 20, 34, and 50 miles. Participants will traverse stunning landscapes, including Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, while following parts of the Dales High Way a..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Established to raise funds for the restoration of St. Peter's church roof, the challenge features a route with 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, offering participants a mix of scenic be..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route starting from Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. Runners will traverse through picturesque locations including Upton-on-Severn and Tewkesbury, with four..

Wuthering Heights Wander Haworth is a scenic trail running event set in the stunning Brontë countryside above Haworth. Participants will tackle a 5-mile lapped course, designed to challenge runners while showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of Yorkshire. The event includes amenities such as bespok..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a trail running event taking place in the scenic Bronte Country, Yorkshire, on 18 May 2025. Organized by Sue Ryder, this half marathon covers a distance of 13.1 miles and features a hilly course. Participants can enjoy a well-deserved pie and peas meal at the finish, alon..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon returns in 2025, taking place at the picturesque Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. Participants can choose from four solo distances: 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, along with team relay options for the 40 and 100-mile races. The course features a scenic 10-m..